EVENTS

Longest Day

Short, focused summer bikepacking: perfect for riders getting into the sport, and for veterans who just want to breathe some freedom.

Sluggers 400 NonStop 700 Longest Day HLC – Holyland Challenge P2P Special QuickSilver

The Longest Day is summer bikepacking: short, circular and accessible. You set off in the afternoon, and the first day is the long, challenging one. Day two is short and usually passes a spring or stream to cool off. Every route is a loop, so you finish exactly where you started.

So what's the Longest Day?

Set off around 4 pm, whenever suits you and at your own pace, on a pre-set route. Everyone meets around 21:00 at a beautiful camp spot for a night of campfire, beers and stories.

Next morning everyone continues whenever they like, almost always past great water spots, finishing back at the start around 10–11.

The ride is relaxed, non-competitive and purely social. Every month, a Longest Day somewhere new.

What a Longest Day looks like

  1. Thursday from midday

    Everyone sets off when it suits them. Day one is the long, tough one (the hardest so far: 1,600 m of climbing over 64 km, from Nahariya to Biriya forest).

  2. Thursday night

    Everyone meets at camp: fire, beer, and sometimes a stream or spring for a night dip.

  3. Friday morning

    Leave early, before the heat, for a short day of springs and streams, and be back at the car by midday.

Riding in summer

On day two leave early (around 06:30) and aim to finish by 11, before the worst heat.

Every stream and spring on the way is a chance to cool off – use them.

Many routes start near a train station or a Trek store, so it’s easy to get there without a car.

8 routes opened so far

Special C

Trek Ein HaMifratz · loop 2 days124 km1,399 m climbingEasy

From Trek Ein HaMifratz via the Ahihud singletrack and Nahal Ga'aton; next day a descent through Nahal Kziv and the Nahariya and Akko promenades back to the start.

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Jordan River

Afula · loop 2 days96 km1,973 m climbingMedium

Sunset facing Mount Tabor, Sea of Galilee views and a night swim in the southern Jordan; next day a climb beside streams and a spring back to Afula.

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Nahariya – Biriya – Kziv, loop

Very hard

1,700 m of climbing over 68 km. Not simple, but completely doable. The reward: sambusak in Hurfeish, pride, and Nahal Kziv at the end.

Carmelicious

Trek Haifa · loop 2 days80 km1,471 m climbing

A short, tough loop in the Carmel from the Trek store in Haifa. Pine forests, Druze villages and sea views.

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Duck Season

Trek Mishmar HaEmek · loop 2 days105 km1,539 m climbing

A loop from the Trek store at Mishmar HaEmek through Ramat Menashe and the Jezreel Valley. Reservoirs, fields and birds, almost all year round.

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Meir Ariel

Har Gahar campsite · loop 2 days115 km1,628 m climbing

A loop from the Har Gahar campsite in the Menashe Heights: 115 km and 1,628 m of climbing on dirt roads and trails of the Menashe Heights, the edge of the Carmel and Pardes Hana-Karkur, past Tel Megiddo and Nahal Kishon. The route of The Longest Day ride.

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Jerusalem Post

Latrun · loop 2 days100 km1,844 m climbing

A loop from Latrun up into the Jerusalem hills and back: 100 km and 1,844 m of climbing on dirt roads, forest and trails of the Jerusalem corridor. The route of The Longest Day ride.

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Jerusalem Pre

Kfar Menachem · loop 2 days101 km1,503 m climbing

A Longest Day loop from Kfar Menachem into the Judean foothills and hills and back: 101 km and 1,503 m of climbing, with a long first day and a short second one.

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FAQ

How much does it cost?

Nothing. Our events are always free – just show up and ride.

Can I ride just one day?

The Longest Day is short anyway: you set off in the afternoon, sleep at camp and finish back at the start the next morning.

Is it suitable for beginners?

Very. The routes are short, circular and non-competitive – a great way to try your first night outdoors. See also Bikepacking for Beginners.

What’s the difference between the Longest Day and Bikepacking for Beginners?

The vibe is the same – fire, camp and fun in the evening. On Bikepacking for Beginners day one ends at 5–6 pm with treats from Trek. On the Longest Day, day one is longer, you reach camp at 8–9 pm, and you buy and carry your own beer.

Can I come on my own?

Of course. Everyone sets off when it suits them and rides at their own pace, and we all meet at camp in the evening.

What should I bring?

Kit for one night outdoors, water for summer heat and swimwear for the spring on day two – it’s all in the gear list. And the whole community will thank you if you bring a flask of something tasty to share at camp 🥃

How do I stay updated?

Dates, the route and the camp location are posted in the Longest Day Telegram group.

PARTNERS ON THIS JOURNEY

The partners behind the community

Israeli companies that ride with us: they back our events, offer perks to community members and help bikepacking in Israel grow.

CTC · Trek Israel Trek importer in Israel

Trek's store network in Israel. Community members get 20% off bikepacking gear, and branches rent out gear for your first trip.

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Joe's No Flats Sealant and repairs

An Israeli maker of sealant, lubes and repair kits. They built a full bikepacking repair kit with us: everything you need so a flat never ends your ride.

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Small World Satellite tracker rental

Rents out satellite trackers and communicators. In the desert and in areas with no signal, your family can follow your location, and in an emergency you can call for help.

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TwoNav GPS navigation

The only devices that display Shvilnet maps perfectly, with a big screen and the Land planning app. Site visitors get special deals.

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Swift Optics Riding sunglasses

An Israeli company making quality glasses at fair prices. Protection from sun, dust and wind over long days on the trail, and 20% off for the community.

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